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Malts -
Malts
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Age:
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10
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Region:
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Islay
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Color:
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Golden
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Nose:
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Smoldering, earthy and pungent.
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Body:
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Robust and warm on the palate.
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Palate:
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Liquid smoke balanced with iodine, hints of citrus, peat reek and a trace of vanilla nuttiness.
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Finish:
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Long and strong.
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ABV:
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55.7%
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Awards:
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SFWSC 2010 Gold Medal, IWSC 2008 Best in Class, SFWSC 2008 Double Gold, SFWSC 2007 Gold
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Price:
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$$ - Must have classic. |
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 Laphroaig means most beautiful hollow by the broad bay. Its distillery has been operating for 200 years in the heavily peated southern region of Islay. This expression has set the gold standard for a smoky peaty malt and in doing so has become a classic.
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Buy now at our partner
The Whisky Shop.
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SUGGESTED CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS
Two excellent and unexpected pairings. The Rio Caribe accentuates the vanilla nuttiness, while the Morocho brings out a hidden fruitiness in this whisky.
SUGGESTED CIGAR PAIRING
In the queue for pairing.
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Value Collection
